April Mason, Dean, attended the Overseas School of Rome in Rome, Italy before going on to receive her Bachelor's degree in biology from Mount Union College in Alliance, Ohio. Her graduate degrees are a Master's in Plant Physiology and a Ph.D. in Foods and Nutrition from Purdue University. As a faculty member in the department of foods and nutrition at Purdue University, April conducted research in the area of trace mineral availability from foods and taught in the Cooperative Extension program at Purdue University for 20 years. April held administrative posts during those years. She was the Associate Dean for Extension and the Associate Dean for Discovery and Engagement in the College of Consumer and Family Sciences. In 2004, she joined Colorado State University and serves as the Dean for the College of Applied Human Sciences. As Dean, April oversees the operations of six departments and two schools.

Lori Sims came to Colorado State in 2001 and joined the College of Applied Human Sciences as Director of Development in 2006 after serving as the Associate Director of Development for the College of Agricultural Sciences. After graduating from Minnesota State University with a degree in communications, Lori worked in development for private education for the better part of her career. She has experience in helping donors make annual and major gifts, as well as in promoting non-profit organizations through communication, marketing and special events. Lori oversees fundraising for all six departments and two schools in the College.

Joan Trussell is the assistant to the Business Manager and has worked for CSU in state classified employment since 1987, having started in parking management and working her way up to her current position. Joan is responsible for the following areas that serve the entire college: student hires and payroll, coordinating the logistics of major searches, and providing direct support in financial procedures to staff in the eight college departments. Joan also does desk top publishing, special events and development support, and development publications and mailings. She is the CIS and Oracle expert and support person, orders supplies, chairs the Dean's Team meetings, and takes care of travel arrangements. Joan received the University's Classified Personnel Outstanding Achievement Award for 2002-03.